JCC Tributes

Honor, remember, congratulate or wish someone well by contributing to one of the JCC's Tribute funds. For your convenience, donate online, call (210) 302-6810 or pick up a Tribute form at any JCC Courtesy Desk. Your tribute will be recognized in the JCC Center Peace, should you choose, and an acknowledgement will also be sent to the designated recipient. Below is a current listing of all the funds.

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Purim is known for costumes and cookies, but there’s a lot more depth to the holiday.

There are actually four mitzvot to Purim, or four things we are supposed to do to celebrate the holiday. Having a feast is indeed one of them, as are listening to the story (The Megillah Esther), giving gifts to friends (mishloach manot), and giving to the poor (matanot la’evyonim).

Living in Israel, traveling throughout the country numerous times, and leading Birthright Israel trips, one would think my connection to all parts of my homeland is strong and meaningful. However, part of having a connection with people, forming real memories on the land, and understanding its importance truly brings you much closer to the place.